Band: Whitesnake
Date: 17/06/2008
Venue: Glasgow SECC
Band Members: David Coverdale, Doug Aldrich, Reb Beach, Uriah Duffy, Timothy Drury, Chris Frazier
Verdict: 5/5
The first band I actually paid to see, and I'm glad I did. They were fantastic. David Coverdale was better than he ever was. The twin-duel guitar solo left Teddy, Bomber and I in shock! As did they drum solo. Excellent band!


Band: Def Leppard
Date: 17/06/2008
Venue: Glasgow SECC
Band Members: Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage, Rick Allan
Verdict: 5/5
Played right after Whitesnake. Wasn't too big on this band at the time, although I knew a few songs: "Let's Get Rocked", "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and "Animal". After seeing them, they've become one of my favourite bands.


Band: Staind
Date: 19/09/2008
Venue: London O2 Arena
Band Members: Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, Johnny April, Jon Wysocki
Verdict: 4/5
Hadn't heard of this band before the gig, but after they played, I recognised a couple of their songs: "It's Been A While" and "Outside". They were really good live.


Band: Nickelback
Date: 19/09/2008
Venue: London O2 Arena
Band Members: Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Daniel Adair
Verdict: 5/5
Ah, the reason I seen Staind in the first place. Nickelback have always been one of my favourite bands, and I was so glad to see them live...even though Ross Grant and I had to haul our asses down to London from Aberdeen to see them! Was it worth it? FUCK YEAH!
As soon as they came on stage, and I heard the riff to "Animals", I knew straight away that it was gonna be a fucking awesome night.


Band: Sound And Fury
Date: 14/11/2008
Venue: Dundee Fat Sams
Band Members: Luke Metcalf, Griffin, Daz, John Kerns, Chris Avalos
Verdict: 3/5
Hadn't heard of this band before the gig, but they were pretty good. Their re-imagined version of the Canadian National Anthem, entitled "I Have Rabies" was rather humourous. Ross Cumming and I even met the singer and lead guitarist.


Band: Airbourne
Date: 14/11/2008
Venue: Dundee Fat Sams
Band Members: Joel O'Keeffe, Ryan O'Keeffe, David Roads, Justin Street
Verdict: 5/5
I swear to God, these guys are the next AC/DC, and that's saying something. They put on an awesome show and are as good live as they are in the studio. Managed to grab onto the singer as he climbed over the crowd.


Band: Beat Union
Date: 18/11/2008
Venue: Aberdeen Moshulu
Band Members: Dave Warsop, Luke Johnson, Dean Ashton, Ade Preston
Verdict: 1/5
Unknown to me, and I'd rather keep it that way. They were pretty balls to say the least. The only good thing about this band really, is the drummer, who was very energy-driven.


Band: Pepper
Date: 18/11/2008
Venue: Aberdeen Moshulu
Band Members: Kaleo Wassman, Bret Bollinger, Yesod Williams
Verdict: 4/5
Again, unknown to me at the time, but the were really good, and really funny too. Hawaiian geniuses with penises! You can't go wrong when you hear a song called "Pussy Licking" now, can you?!


Band: Less Than Jake
Date: 18/11/2008
Venue: Aberdeen Moshulu
Band Members: Chris Demakes, Roger Manganelli, Vinnie Fiorello, Buddy "Goldfinger" Schaub, Peter "JR" Wasilewski
Verdict: 4/5
I love this Ska band. Yeah, you heard me, Ska! They have such a fun live show, and even get audience participation. I was almost called up to do a freestyle rap! Haha! But we did all sing Happy Birthday to the singer, Chris. Cool band, would see them again!


Band: Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Date: 16/12/2008
Venue: Aberdeen ECC
Band Members: Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Noel McCalla, Jimmy Copley, Steve Kinch
Verdict: 5/5
Never heard of this band before the gig, but Bomber and I loved them. They were utterly fantastic. You need to listen to them, they are amazing!


Band: Status Quo
Date: 16/12/2008
Venue: Aberdeen ECC
Band Members: Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John "Rhino" Edwards, A

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